Agriculture, Food & Forestry

Experts in farming, food production, and forestry, contributing to sustainable agriculture, food security, and environmental conservation

Carsten Brinkschulte

Carsten Brinkschulte

Serial entrepreneur (3 exits) with 20 years experience in mobile network infrastructure. Previously Core Network Dynamics (exit to Twilio), Movirtu (exit to Blackberry), Synchronica (AIM listed).

Serial entrepreneur (3 exits) with 20 years experience in mobile network infrastructure. Previously Core Network Dynamics (exit to Twilio), Movirtu (exit to Blackberry), Synchronica (AIM listed). Show more

Sumedh Ghatage

Sumedh Ghatage

Sumedh Ghatage is an Associate Lead Data Scientist (Geospatial) at Gramener. He has worked on various smart city initiatives including sectors such as environmental resource management, location intelligence, and disaster management projects.

He thrives to solve real-world problems through geospatial technology and has consistently proven his ability to deliver best-in-class solutions to fortune 100 companies across the globe.

He drives a community called the “Geospatial Awareness Hub” which helps enable Education, Employment, and Business to foster the growth and awareness of the Geospatial Industry.

Sumedh Ghatage is an Associate Lead Data Scientist (Geospatial) at Gramener. He has worked on various smart city initiatives including sectors such as environmental resource management, location intelligence, and disaster management projects. He t... Show more

Bruna Fagundes Rócio

Bruna Fagundes Rócio

Formada em Tecnologia em Análise e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas pela UDESC (2014), é Product Manager pela PM3, CSPO e CLF. Tem 13 anos de carreira em TI, sempre na TOTVS - sendo 11 dentro do segmento de agronegócio, atuou como desenvolvedora, analista de sistemas e negócios. Atualmente é PO no segmento de Agro na torre de Supplay Chain e escritora voluntária da Jornada Colaborativa, tendo participado da escrita dos títulos Jornada Ágil de Produto (2020) e Jornada do Cliente (2021).

Formada em Tecnologia em Análise e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas pela UDESC (2014), é Product Manager pela PM3, CSPO e CLF. Tem 13 anos de carreira em TI, sempre na TOTVS - sendo 11 dentro do segmento de agronegócio, atuou como desenvolvedora, analista... Show more

Chris Terrell

Chris Terrell

Chris Terrell is the Co-founder and CEO of Wexus Technologies Inc. He has successfully brought climate impact technologies to market with enterprise companies across the US and globally with "virtual power plants" that make energy generation and distribution systems more efficient, increase utility grid reliability, and reduce environmental impacts and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Prior to founding Wexus Technologies, Chris was a Strategic Energy Manager at EnerNOC, the world leader in demand response and smart grid technologies. He managed the comprehensive delivery of SaaS IoT products with advanced metering technology to save energy and money and make the utility grid more efficient.

Chris has worked extensively with farmers across the Western U.S. to help them save money, lower risk, reach operational goals, and optimize energy and water usage. As a trained architect, Chris also has extensive experience in green
building design and construction, as well as extensive leadership and management experience as a prior U.S. Army officer and military veteran.

Chris Terrell is the Co-founder and CEO of Wexus Technologies Inc. He has successfully brought climate impact technologies to market with enterprise companies across the US and globally with "virtual power plants" that make energy generation and dist... Show more

JERRY ISUWA MAKERI

JERRY ISUWA MAKERI

AI Developer, Website Designer And Developer

AI Developer, Website Designer And Developer Show more

Satish Swargam

Satish Swargam

Satish Chandra Swargam is a Lead Security Architect. Since joining Cerner, Satish has partnered with IP teams for implementing Cerner's Secure Software Development Lifecycle, commonly known as "Secure From The Start". As part of this effort, Satish has assisted IP teams by conducting internal security assessments, threat modeling and designed static code analysis roll out.
He has over 23 years experience architecting, designing and developing web based applications. In his previous jobs, he has worked on Machine Learning algorithms for self organized clusters and concept search. He has conducted application security assessments with several partners for the Code Validation Program.

His previous external presentations have been on:
* Automated Mapping for Security Compliance @Ai4 Healthcare
* Parallelization of an Object-Oriented Three-Dimensional Burnett Equations Solver @AIAA
* Development of an object-oriented three-dimensional Burnett equations solver for computing hypersonic flows in continuum-transition regime @AIAA
* Eulerian finite element analysis of 3D machining @CFD
* Kinematics of Side Impact Dummies on side-facing Aircraft Seats @International Journal of Crashworthiness

Satish Chandra Swargam is a Lead Security Architect. Since joining Cerner, Satish has partnered with IP teams for implementing Cerner's Secure Software Development Lifecycle, commonly known as "Secure From The Start". As part of this effort, Satish h... Show more

Deepak Tibrewal

Deepak Tibrewal

Apache kafka Specialist

Apache kafka Specialist Show more

Sajal Mustafiz

Sajal Mustafiz

Sajal Mustafiz is running a software company named Mistri Solutions. He has created employment and provides software services to clients.

Sajal Mustafiz is running a software company named Mistri Solutions. He has created employment and provides software services to clients. Show more

Francisco Palm

Francisco Palm

Professor at the Universidad de los Andes Mérida, Venezuela for over 25 years
Systems Engineer, MSc in Mathematics Applied to Engineering, Doctoral Studies in GIS Cartography and Remote Sensing
Promoter of Data Science and the application of Python and R for more than 10 years Open Source and Open Science activist. Part of the OpenScienceLabs team.
Organizer and recurrent participant of events related to open source technologies for more than 15 years.

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Professor at the Universidad de los Andes Mérida, Venezuela for over 25 years Systems Engineer, MSc in Mathematics Applied to Engineering, Doctoral Studies in GIS Cartography and Remote Sensing Promoter of Data Science and the application of Python... Show more

Karl Rautenstrauch

Karl Rautenstrauch

Karl is a Azure Global Blackbelt focused on Azure Intelligent Edge partners. He has held positions in Azure Engineering and on the Azure Global Blackbelt team for the last six years and brings twenty years of experience as a customer and vendor architect. Karl has worked at the local, regional, national and international levels. He has a passion for helping partners and customers build their businesses with data and compute in the right place for the right purpose.

Karl is a Azure Global Blackbelt focused on Azure Intelligent Edge partners. He has held positions in Azure Engineering and on the Azure Global Blackbelt team for the last six years and brings twenty years of experience as a customer and vendor archi... Show more

Abdurrahmon Akesire

Abdurrahmon Akesire

Akesire Abdurrahmon is a dedicated and ambitious final-year student at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), specializing in Applied Geophysics. With a strong passion for geophysical exploration especially in the petroleum and mineral exploration, he has developed expertise in integrating magnetic, gravity, radiometric and vertical electrical sounding (VES) data for subsurface analysis using software like ArcGIS, Oasis Montaj, WinResist, and most importantly, his knowledge on python in application of Data Science in various Geophysical Investigations. His academic journey has been marked by excellence in research, particularly in the application of geophysical techniques for petroleum and mineral exploration in Nigeria.

He has actively participated in several fieldwork, geophysical data acquisition, analysis and interpretation, enhancing his practical knowledge in the discipline. His current research focuses on evaluating iron ore deposits in Calabar, Southern Nigeria, analyses of petroleum potential in some selected areas in Ondo State (a potential green field for oil and gas) utilizing geophysical methods to support economic and industrial development. He also has a lined up research work on application of geophysical methods to analyze geothermal potential zones in some selected areas in Nigeria.

Beyond academics, he is a proactive problem solver, a leader and a keen learner, with aspirations to contribute significantly to the energy industry through innovative exploration techniques and sustainable energy management.

Akesire Abdurrahmon is a dedicated and ambitious final-year student at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), specializing in Applied Geophysics. With a strong passion for geophysical exploration especially in the petroleum and mineral e... Show more

Marieke van der Velden

Marieke van der Velden

As Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Marieke works to strengthen animal welfare innovation, collaboration and advancement in Canada. She joined PetSmart Charities of Canada with more than twelve years of experience in the animal welfare field, focused on building programs that preserved the human animal bond and increased access to care for both remote and underserved communities in Canada. She loves connecting dots and people to create positive change. Marieke is passionate about unique and innovative approaches to solving the problems people and their pets face.

As Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Marieke works to strengthen animal welfare innovation, collaboration and advancement in Canada. She joined PetSmart Charities of Canada with more than twelve years of experience in the animal welfare field,... Show more

Jayme Anderson

Jayme Anderson

Jayme works for the Minnesota Department of Education as the Farm to School and Early Care Consultant. In this role, she works to support Minnesota schools and early care centers as they build and grow their local food programs. She provides educational tools and resources, procurement strategies, technical assistance and training to stakeholders. Prior to this role, Jayme served as the Assistant Director of Child Nutrition Services at Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership Consultant for Dakota County and the Cooking and Nutrition Program Manager for Urban Roots, formerly the Community Design Center. Jayme has a Masters Degree in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor's degree from the University of St. Thomas. Jayme is married with four children and lives in Prior Lake, MN.

Jayme works for the Minnesota Department of Education as the Farm to School and Early Care Consultant. In this role, she works to support Minnesota schools and early care centers as they build and grow their local food programs. She provides educatio... Show more

Rajni Singhal

Rajni Singhal

I’m Rajni, a passionate marketing executive at JPLoft, a leading web and app development company. Beyond marketing, I enjoy discussing emerging technologies and future innovations.

I’m Rajni, a passionate marketing executive at JPLoft, a leading web and app development company. Beyond marketing, I enjoy discussing emerging technologies and future innovations. Show more

Rafaela Lemke

Rafaela Lemke

SAR dog handler and instructor
urban areas, buildings, rubble

SAR dog handler and instructor urban areas, buildings, rubble Show more

Eduardo Muñoz

Eduardo Muñoz

Briones mathematician introduced to the world of Power Platform.

Briones mathematician introduced to the world of Power Platform. Show more

Gary Jones

Gary Jones

Gary Jones graduated from Johnson and Wales University in the early years of the Culinary Arts program in Providence, RI. After several years of working in resort and hotel environments, Gary began a career as a chef at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL overseeing single and multiple units in restaurants, resorts and park catering operations. Through a 37 year career at Walt Disney World, Gary pushed the limits of traditional chef duties including the Disneyland Paris opening training team, as a recruiter hiring interns, cooks and chefs throughout the United States and internationally, teaching and managing culinary arts classes for avocational guest students at the Disney Institute, developing and managing food allergy programs, supporting food and beverage program and menu development for new theme parks and resorts, and developing and supporting environmental programs at each of The Walt Disney Company theme parks around the world. Gary has discussed food allergies and nutritional kids meals representing Walt Disney World while speaking at the Chicago National Restaurant Show, Florida Restaurant Show, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics national convention, FASI and multiple format media interviews.

Gary Jones graduated from Johnson and Wales University in the early years of the Culinary Arts program in Providence, RI. After several years of working in resort and hotel environments, Gary began a career as a chef at the Walt Disney World Resort i... Show more

Pascal Van Hentenryck

Pascal Van Hentenryck

Pascal Van Hentenryck is the director of Tech AI (the AI Hub at
Georgia Tech), the director of the NSF AI Institute for Advances in
Optimization (AI4OPT), and the A. Russell Chandler III Chair and
Professor at Georgia Tech with appointments in the colleges of
engineering and computing. He was a professor of Computer Science at Brown University for over 20 years and led the optimization research group at the National ICT Research in Australia. His current research focuses on AI for Engineering with applications in energy systems, supply chains and logistics, manufacturing, health care, and mobility. Van Hentenryck is a pioneer of constraint programming, and he designed
several innovative optimization systems that have been in commercialuse for over 20 years. He is a fellow of AAAI and INFORMS.

Pascal Van Hentenryck is the director of Tech AI (the AI Hub at Georgia Tech), the director of the NSF AI Institute for Advances in Optimization (AI4OPT), and the A. Russell Chandler III Chair and Professor at Georgia Tech with appointments in the... Show more

Harald König

Harald König

I studied physics and started with Linux (kernel 0.98.4) in 1992 (UNIX since 1987), XFree86 (S3 cards) since 1993, using and working on (La)TeX since 1987 and co-founded the german TeX users group DANTE e.V. I've given talks on several german FOSS/Linux conferences, and some project specific meetings (OpenMoko, smart meters, OpenStreetMap, TeX) for many years. Today I'm working for Bosch Sensortec GmbH, writing device drivers (uC and Android/Linux) and CI infrastructure and testing/support code

I studied physics and started with Linux (kernel 0.98.4) in 1992 (UNIX since 1987), XFree86 (S3 cards) since 1993, using and working on (La)TeX since 1987 and co-founded the german TeX users group DANTE e.V. I've given talks on several german FOSS/Li... Show more

Gustavo Alckmin

Gustavo Alckmin

I created my first *.bat file "FORMAT C:" when I was nine years old - those were the days when floppy disks roamed the Earth and Windows 3.1's screensaver could entertain a crowd.
I hold a double-PhD from the University of Wageningen and the University of Tasmania, which taught me to Scandisk and Defrag (at least) once a week. I've worked at the University of Missouri, the University of Melbourne and now at the University of Western Australia, where I try to make the digital-agriculture revolution a reality.

I created my first *.bat file "FORMAT C:" when I was nine years old - those were the days when floppy disks roamed the Earth and Windows 3.1's screensaver could entertain a crowd. I hold a double-PhD from the University of Wageningen and the Univer... Show more

Phakama Sibanda

Phakama Sibanda

Pan African Social entrepreneur & NFT enthusiast currently based in Botswana. Co-Founder of a Innovative Data , Web3 & Design startup Dawu Tech & Co- founder of NFTsAfrica.com
I'm a social entrepreneur with a dream to educate, empower and develop African communities through sustainable NFT projects and bridge the gap helping Africa leapfrogg into new technologies, currently focused on SADC region and beyond.
I have been taking part in empowerment projects for over 18 years ranging from Hip hop art and culture movements in South Africa to facilitating beadwork Culture & Tourism projects for and by women in need in Zimbabwe. Art has been a form of self-expression especially where words have failed me. .

Pan African Social entrepreneur & NFT enthusiast currently based in Botswana. Co-Founder of a Innovative Data , Web3 & Design startup Dawu Tech & Co- founder of NFTsAfrica.com I'm a social entrepreneur with a dream to educate, empower and develo... Show more

Drew Evans

Drew Evans

Always up for an adventure, whether that means grinding up a mountain, backpacking into the unknown, or navigating a week of back-to-back meetings. At home, the rivalry is real between Mika (a fiercely independent cat, named after Attack on Titan’s Mikasa) and Wilson (the best doodle ever, no contest). A firm believer that no moment is complete without a solid dad joke.

Always up for an adventure, whether that means grinding up a mountain, backpacking into the unknown, or navigating a week of back-to-back meetings. At home, the rivalry is real between Mika (a fiercely independent cat, named after Attack on Titan’s M... Show more

Shane Cory

Shane Cory

Shane Cory, Sr. Project Manager at Rippe Associates, has worked on and led foodservice design projects across a multitude of industries: from small healthcare facilities to large hospitals in major healthcare systems, residential facilities, churches, and K-12 schools in the education market segment. He thrives at building relationships and utilizing his attention to detail while working closely with architects, engineers, and construction contractors. From the early concept design stage to successful project completion, Shane coordinates all project details to ensure it is in alignment with the client’s vision.

Shane Cory, Sr. Project Manager at Rippe Associates, has worked on and led foodservice design projects across a multitude of industries: from small healthcare facilities to large hospitals in major healthcare systems, residential facilities, churches... Show more

Jarren McBride

Jarren McBride

Jarren McBride is an FFA member at Texico High School. Jarren aspires to continue advocating for cybersecurity in agriculture through public speaking.

Jarren McBride is an FFA member at Texico High School. Jarren aspires to continue advocating for cybersecurity in agriculture through public speaking. Show more

Seth Dobrin

Seth Dobrin

Dr. Seth Dobrin, an accomplished authority in artificial intelligence (AI), is the founder and CEO of Qantm AI, a venture launched in 2022. A visionary with over two decades of experience, Dr. Dobrin's career is distinguished by his relentless pursuit of AI-enabled transformation, culminating in his role as IBM's inaugural Global Chief AI Officer, where he effectively integrated AI initiatives into complex business ecosystems.

Before this, as Chief Data Officer at IBM's Software Group, he was instrumental in modernizing the business through data-driven insights. His unique, human-centered approach to AI strategy and its application has helped transform global corporations and propelled a more people-focused AI discourse in the industry.

An ardent advocate of responsible and inclusive AI, Dr. Dobrin served as President of the Responsible AI Institute and actively supports Women Leaders in Data and AI. His transformative contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including AIConics Innovator of the Year and recognition amongst the Top 10 Most Influential Chief AI Officers and Top 50 Tech Entrepreneurs in 2023.

Dobrin's multidisciplinary approach is grounded in his scientific background, holding a Doctorate in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Arizona State University. This and his business acumen inform his impactful work at the nexus of AI, data, and business transformation.

His inspirational leadership, commitment to inclusivity, and human-centric approach to AI underscore his profound influence on ethical AI development worldwide.

Dr. Seth Dobrin, an accomplished authority in artificial intelligence (AI), is the founder and CEO of Qantm AI, a venture launched in 2022. A visionary with over two decades of experience, Dr. Dobrin's career is distinguished by his relentless pursui... Show more

Christian Grimsgaard

Christian Grimsgaard

Christian is a senior frontend developer at Kantega, and is highly enthusiastic about pixels and coffee. Ask him about React or the optimal way to brew a washed Kenyan coffee, and he’ll talk for days.

Christian is a senior frontend developer at Kantega, and is highly enthusiastic about pixels and coffee. Ask him about React or the optimal way to brew a washed Kenyan coffee, and he’ll talk for days. Show more

Terry Paule

Terry Paule

ABOUT TERRY
Terry Paule is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Findex, Founder and Executive Director of My Co (makers of plant-based My Life Biocheese & Meliora), Aquapreneur, Founder of Botanical Water Technologies #wegrowwater, Impact Investor #leaveitbetter, a SproutX Director & Mentor, Agtuary Advisor and famously, Co-Founder and former Managing Director of the successful Mediterranean lifestyle pioneer Lemnos Foods #justaddlemnos.

Terry has amassed over 40 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur with a hands-on approach to building startups and their brands both in Australia and internationally. He has an impressive track record of having founded and funded several highly successful business ventures. Paule believes in establishing strong operational frameworks and a positive cultural environment to support and manage the implementation process essential for success.

In recent years he has established My Co as the Paule Family Office (PFO) investment vehicle to focus on new idea and startup opportunities in FABtech (Food, Agri & Bio) with a particular emphasis on plant-based foods and renewable and sustainable ideas.

Driving some of Australia’s most exciting and revolutionary startups, he mentors many aspiring entrepreneurs through strategic guidance and public speaking, and dedicates time and resources to philanthropy.

He is an inspiring leader with a wealth of knowledge and experience, and a contagious passion for life.

ABOUT TERRY Terry Paule is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Findex, Founder and Executive Director of My Co (makers of plant-based My Life Biocheese & Meliora), Aquapreneur, Founder of Botanical Water Technologies #wegrowwater, Impact Investor #leavei... Show more

Mary Lemmer

Mary Lemmer

Mary Lemmer is a creative impact-driven entrepreneur, consultant, and global speaker helping leaders and companies innovate, navigate change and thrive in an unpredictable world. She is the founder of Improve, and designs and delivers engaging keynotes, offsites, trainings, and conference sessions. She brings two decades of experience as an entrepreneur, author, humorist, and recovering venture capitalist and startup unicorn director. She gave the TED Talk “How improv can improve your leadership and life” and has spoken at The Social Innovation Summit, TED Women, TechCon, The Positive Business Conference, multiple years at the Agile Alliance conference, among speaking and leading interactive and empowering sessions for hundreds of companies around the world. Connect with Mary at www.marylemmer.com and learn more about Improve at www.chooseimprove.com.

Mary Lemmer is a creative impact-driven entrepreneur, consultant, and global speaker helping leaders and companies innovate, navigate change and thrive in an unpredictable world. She is the founder of Improve, and designs and delivers engaging keynot... Show more

Marc Osterland

Marc Osterland

Marc is a Machine Learning Engineer at Bayer's Pharma R&D department. Coming originally from the Bioinformatics world, he has dedicated over a decade to advancing research in the application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence within the realms of biomedical imaging and drug discovery. As a member of Bayer's Applied Machine Learning Team, Marc is always on the lookout for new approaches to revolutionize the drug discovery process in order to bring innovative medicine faster to the patient.

Marc is a Machine Learning Engineer at Bayer's Pharma R&D department. Coming originally from the Bioinformatics world, he has dedicated over a decade to advancing research in the application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence within the ... Show more

Suri Nuthalapati

Suri Nuthalapati

Suri is an accomplished Technical Leader and Innovator specializing in Big Data, Cloud, Machine Learning, and Generative AI technologies to continuously create strategies and solutions to modernize data ecosystem supporting many analytics use cases. Engaging communicator with solid business acumen, leadership, product development, and adept at translating business needs into cost-effective solutions. History of delivering a broad range of projects and data feeds for various business use cases. Record of significant architectural enhancements that have increased ROI while reducing operating expenses. Dedicated life-long learner, recognized for the ability to quickly assimilate and utilize new technologies and methods. Recognized across functions as the go-to person for advice and expertise on emerging technologies. Startup Founder experience in building cutting-edge data products and SaaS platforms. Suri is an Official Member of both the Forbes Technology Council and the Entrepreneur Leadership Network, where he contributes thought leadership articles and collaborate with industry experts to drive innovation and share insights on technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

Suri is an accomplished Technical Leader and Innovator specializing in Big Data, Cloud, Machine Learning, and Generative AI technologies to continuously create strategies and solutions to modernize data ecosystem supporting many analytics use cases. ... Show more

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